Providing Musical Experiences to the Hawkes Bay Community
Play in an Orchestra
Would you like to understand the difference between each of our orchestras? Find out which orchestra, how to join, and who to contact.
Learn An instrument
Contact one of our tutors or find a local registered music teacher on the Institute of Registered Music Teachers of NZ
What we do
The Hawkes Bay Orchestral Society contributes to the community by providing opportunities for musical educational and cultural experiences.
Events
We perform in the community several times per year.
Choosing an Orchestra
With three orchestra available we cater for most musicians. If in doubt, contact any one of our committee members.
Play in an Orchestra
Would you like to understand the difference between each of our orchestras? Find out which orchestra, how to join, and who to contact.Youth Orchestra
For more advanced players, introducing them to the challenges of symphonic repertoire as we prepare for both formal and informal performances.Training Orchestra
Players at grade 2 - 5 level can enjoy music making for its own sake and also start to develop the skills needed within the Youth Orchestra. No audition is needed: ask your Tutor if they think you are ready to join.Community Orchestra
For all adult players, particularly those coming back to music, or those having started later in lifeThe numbers stack up
We welcome all members and are growing strong through community
99
Youth Orchestra Members
99
Training Orchestra Members
99
Community Orchestra
99
Years operating
From the committee
Check out the latest posts from various members of our committee
NZSO visit
September 16, 2018
The Youth Orchestra were generously gifted the opportunity to spend the morning of the 15th September with members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra followi...
Training Orchestra at the Wildflower Sculpture Exhibition
August 9, 2018
We are delighted to confirm that the Training Orchestra will be performing on Saturday November the 10th at 10.00 am as part of the Wildflower Sculpture Exhibit
Beethoven Mass in C
August 9, 2018
Selected members of the Youth Orchestra traveled to Gisborne on Saturday August 4th to perform with the Gisborne and Hastings combined Choral Socities to Perfor...
NZSO Sectional Tutorials
August 9, 2018
On Saturday September 15th the HBOS Youth Orchestra will be joined by 5 members of the NZSO for a two and half hour sectional tutorial based on our current rep